In this beautifully crafted collection of inspirational poetry and prose, Sy'needa seduces you with romantic interludes and spiritual affirmations. With each piece, she delivers thought provoking insight into what she describes as "Truth beyond the painted veil." Never before have a poet channeled such deep emotions and scribed so vividly between reality and illusion. While penning the pages of her memoir, "Broken Silence, A Military Whistleblower's Fight for Justice," Sy'needa embarked upon a spiritual awakening. An experience she often describes as an introduction to her inner soul....

In this lyrical collection of inspirational, romantic and erotic poetry, prose, haikus and more, the gifted and multi-talented writer and former military officer will leave you spellbound with her amorous and sensual expressions. Her melodic use of rhyme and candid imagery is as alluring as her name, you are sure to enjoy every piece of this remarkable collection. From titles such as, "Breathless Anticipation, First Glance, Day Dreamin' of You, Energizing Love" and over a hundred more... Each piece will uplift your spirit and invite you to see life through the author's eyes.

Broken Silence, "A Military Whistleblower's Fight for Justice," is a modern-day Scarlet Letter story of how former Navy Lieutenant Commander Sy'needa Penland was convicted of adultery after she blew the whistle on defense contracting fraud. Those who operate in darkness and seek to cheat and defraud the government, banded together to destroy the former Supply Corps officer's impeccable career and used her conviction as an "example" to others. Differing from Nathaniel Hawthorne's romantic fiction, Broken Silence is a true survival story of a courageous military whistleblower's fight for...